Multiple firefighters have been shot in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, while responding to a brush fire.
CNN reported that police and emergency crews are responding to an active shooter situation on East Nettleton Gulch Road in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office has warned residents in an emergency alert message that there’s an “Active shooter at Canfield Mountain. Injuries are reported, but the extent is unknown. Avoid the area.”
BREAKING: *Shooting* Multiple firefighters reportedly shot while responding to brush fire in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho pic.twitter.com/5VbQfIHwc7
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Per CNN:
Multiple firefighters have been shot while responding to a brush fire in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, according to Northern Lakes Fire Protection Chief Pat Riley, CNN affiliate KHQ reported.
Kootenai County Emergency Management has told people in the area to shelter in place and asked others to avoid the area.
Law enforcement agencies from multiple jurisdictions are assisting with the situation, Riley told KHQ. He said fire suppression efforts have been halted.
BREAKING
Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office in Northern Idaho reporting an active shooter incident.
Fire department says multiple firefighters shot and injured while responding to incident in Coeur d’Alene pic.twitter.com/xBmjJSAwYn
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Northern Lakes Fire Protection Chief Pat Riley told KHQ that firefighters have halted their efforts to put out the brush fire as the active shooter has yet to be detained.
Chief Riley stated, “My immediate reaction was completely heartbroken. We trained for this. You never want to see it in your own community.”
This is a developing story…
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